How to pronounce denigrator
Say it like DEN-ih-gray-ter. Denigrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- ih
- gray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denigrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denigrator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEN-ih-gray-tuh.
What does denigrator mean?
- One who denigrates.
Where does denigrator come from?
From denigrate + -or (agent noun suffix).
Questions about saying denigrator
How do you pronounce denigrator?
Say DEN-ih-gray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denigrator?
Denigrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ih · gray · ter.
Is denigrator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtə/ (DEN-ih-gray-tuh).